Enda Kenny speaks to the media outside Government Buildings in Dublin at the conclusion of his talks with President of the European Council Donald Tusk on September 7, 2016. Brian Lawless — PA Wire/AP

The European Union will not give in to British demands for full access to the bloc’s single market unless London allows free movement of people, Ireland’s prime minister said on Monday.

Britain’s minister charged with negotiating Brexit, David Davis, said last week that it was pressing for a “unique” deal with the EU to restore sovereignty, reduce immigration by controlling its borders and boost trade with the bloc after the split.

But European leaders have warned Britain it cannot cherry pick which rules it follows if it wants to continue to have unfettered access to Europe’s markets.